The Austrian Army has awarded a €25m contract to Elbit Systems to supply the new 12.7mm unmanned electrically remote-controlled weapon stations.
Elbit’s weapon stations will be integrated into the Iveco Defence Vehicles light multirole vehicles (LMV) 4×4.
Go deeper with GlobalData
Discover B2B Marketing That Performs
Combine business intelligence and editorial excellence to reach engaged professionals across 36 leading media platforms.
As well as day and night detection systems, the weapon stations include a multi-threat detection system (MTDS), capable of detecting, categorising and pinpointing laser, radar and RF sources.
Elbit Systems Land and C4I Tadiran general manager Bezhalel (Butzi) Machlis said Elbit’s selection was a breakthrough for the company, propelling it into an emerging international market emanating from a shift in the modern battlefield.
The new stations are based on Elbit Systems’s expertise and combat proven fire control systems, drive systems and electro-optic systems.
The systems will be delivered during the next four years.
The contract was signed between Elbit Systems and Iveco, a subsidiary of the Fiat Group and prime contractor for the programme.
US Tariffs are shifting - will you react or anticipate?
Don’t let policy changes catch you off guard. Stay proactive with real-time data and expert analysis.
By GlobalData
